82 FR 24329 - Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 101 (May 26, 2017)

This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee and request for comments. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 101 (Friday, May 26, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 24329]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10877]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting and request for comment on the Nuclear 
Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC) International Subcommittee Report.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory 
Committee and request for comments. The Federal Advisory Committee Act 
requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the 
Federal Register.

DATES: Tuesday June 20, 2017; 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Renaissance Washington DC Hotel, 999 Ninth St. NW., 
Washington, DC 20001.
    Request for Comment on the NEAC International Subcommittee Report. 
The draft report is posted on NEAC's Web site: https://energy.gov/ne/services/nuclear-energy-advisory-committee and comments on the report 
can be sent via email to: [email protected]. All comments are due 
by June 2, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Rova, Designated Federal Officer, 
U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd. Germantown, MD 20874; 
telephone: (301) 903-9096; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC), formerly 
the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee (NERAC), was established 
in 1998 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide advice on 
complex scientific, technical, and policy issues that arise in the 
planning, managing, and implementation of DOE's civilian nuclear energy 
research programs. The committee is composed of 17 individuals of 
diverse backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and 
experience, established records of distinguished professional service, 
and their knowledge of issues that pertain to nuclear energy.
    Purpose of the Meeting: To inform the committee of recent 
developments and current status of research programs and projects 
pursued by the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy and 
receive advice and comments in return from the committee.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include presentations 
that provide the committee updates on activities for the Office of 
Nuclear Energy. In addition, there will be presentations by Nuclear 
Energy Advisory Committee subcommittees and a discussion/vote on the 
committee's acceptance of the International Subcommittee report. The 
agenda may change to accommodate committee business. For updates, one 
is directed to the NEAC Web site: http://energy.gov/ne/services/nuclear-energy-advisory-committee.
    Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of 
organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do 
so on the day of the meeting, Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Approximately 
thirty minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per 
speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak, but is not 
expected to exceed 5 minutes. Anyone who is not able to make the 
meeting or has had insufficient time to address the committee is 
invited to send a written statement to Bob Rova, U.S. Department of 
Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, or email: 
[email protected].
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting 
Mr. Rova at the address above or on the Department of Energy, Office of 
Nuclear Energy's Web site at: http://energy.gov/ne/services/nuclear-energy-advisory-committee.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 19, 2017.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-10877 Filed 5-25-17; 8:45 am]
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